Apple iPad 9.7 2017, A10 Fusion, 32GB, 32GB, Silver
The A10 Fusion chip still handles basic AR apps and Apple Pencil input on its 9.7-inch 2048x1536 Retina display. This renewed model offers a functional iPad experience at a low entry price, backed by a 90-day warranty. It’s best for casual sketchers and students who need a simple, affordable tablet for note-taking and media consumption.
CPU A10 Fusion
RAM 32 GB
Storage 32 GB
Screen 9.7" 2048x1536
OS iOS
stylus Yes
41 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ram (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong affordability (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong social proof (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong screen (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)
- Below average storage (16th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Cores | 2 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| OS | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 9.7 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | A10 Fusion | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 32 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 16 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 47 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 9.7 | 6.1 | 5.9 | 97.5 | 71.9 | 32.2 | 65.9 | 15.7 | 57.2 | 71.1 | 20.3 | 76.3 | 86.1 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 98.9 | 98.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.8 | 78.3 | 24.3 | 92.8 | 48.1 | 0.8 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.6 | 87.5 | 42.2 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82.1 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 93.5 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 89.2 | 64.9 | 63 | 93.2 | 13.8 | 97.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 16.1 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 58.3 | 39.5 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall41.1
- Reading50.9
- Student64.5
- Business31.7
- Art Design52
- Productivity36.3
- Entertainment45.1
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
